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Zwick vs. Smith (official thread)

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"I wouldn't call it a controversey until the named starting QB is not the player who truely won the job."

Bingo! There's no controversy right now, just competition. If Zwick does indeed win the starting job, I would hope that Tressel puts in Smith when he can...I don't want to see our #2 QB get next to no reps, like McMullen did the last two seasons.
 
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If Boeckman does work his way up to backup that would open up Smith to be able to play some WR or H-Back. I see Troy sitting the bench more if he is the sole (playable) backup than if he is 3rd string QB.
 
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Welcome aboard exhawg. Nice to see you found your way over.

As far as the "contoversy" ... I think it's great. OSU should ALWAYS have 2 or 3 stud QBs battling for the starting job. I know that hasn't always been the case, but it should be.
 
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I'm just happy to hear that there is no plan to use a two QB system.
When Coop did this with Jackson and Germaine I believe there was no real flow to the offense. The following year Germaine took over and the offense was great.
Stick with one Qb and allow the offense to mature and develope under him.
 
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I think that Zwick will get the job as well. I would much rather have a good, solid, passing QB than a slash/scrambler type. Sure, some guys do that well and make it work (Mike Vick), but unless you're really a top-notch athlete it could just be a recipe for trouble. Look at Stanley Jackson.

OSU hasn't had a really good honest-to-God QB in a long time. I'm hoping that Zwick turns out to be that kind of guy.

Now, having said all of that, obviously I want the best guy in there. So, if for some reason Zwick just can't cut it, I'll support Smith if he turns out to be the best choice.
 
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The QB battle will go into August practices

I have a feeling that this QB battle will go into August practices. Tressel may not announce a starter until 1 or 2 weeks before the first game and I will be surprised if he announces the starter after the spring game. My reason for this is because of Zwick's disappointing play in the jersey scrimmage. I read the reports and Smith outplayed Zwick, while Zwick looked like Krenzel without the running ability. If Smith outplays Zwick in the spring game, I am going to switch my opinion on who should start from Zwick to Troy Smith.
 
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my opinion is that eventually Zwick will be named the starter, no offense to Smith because he is a very good player, I think its a bonus that we possibly can get both of them on the field in certain situations to utilize Smith's talents at running and throwing the ball, it should be interesting, but I think in the end the mistake free guy will win, which will be Zwick.

:gobucks4:
 
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Zwick will be the starter unless something unforseeable happens. I have no doubt in my mind. I think Troy Smith has to win the job away from Zwick, it is not a fair and equal competition
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I disagree with this point killernut, I do not believe at all that Coach T would not give Troy Smith an equal and fair shot at the starting job, Coach T has been on record as saying "whoever makes plays when the play doesnt go as planned and makes something happen" will be a key for the starting qb."

I believe 100% that both of them have a fair shot at being the man, just my opinion, no offense
 
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